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Good Practice
In certain cases of particularly arduous
use  (towing   the   maximum   load   up   a  
steep

  slope   in   high   temperatures),   the  
engine

  automatically   limits   its   power.  
In this case, the air conditioning is
automatically

  cut   off   to   save   engine  
power

.
Tyres
Check
  the   tyre   pressures   of   the   towing  
vehicle and of the trailer

, observing the
recommended
  pressures.
Chapter
  7,   "Levels"   section.
If
  the   coolant   temperature  
warning

  lamp   comes   on,   stop  
the vehicle and switch of

f the
engine
  as   soon   as   possible.Brakes
Towing
  increases   the   braking   distance.  Drive
  at   a   moderate   speed,   change  
down

  early   and   brake   gradually.
Towbar
We recommend the use of genuine CITRo Ë n towbars and their wiring
harnesses, which have been tested
and
  approved   from   the   design   stage   of  
your vehicle, and that you entrust the
fitting

  of   this   equipment   to   a   CITROËN  
dealer

.
If
  this   equipment   is   not   fitted   by   a  
CITROËN

  dealer,   it   is   imperative   that  
it

  is   fitted   using   the   electrical   pre-
equipment
  installed   at   the   rear   of   the  
vehicle and in accordance with the
manufacturer's

  instructions.
In accordance with the general
instructions
  a   reminder   of   which   has  
been given above, we draw your
attention

  to   the   risk   associated   with  
fitting

  a   towbar   or   electrical   accessory  
not

  recommended   by   CITROËN.  
Fitting

  such   equipment   could   result   in  
the failure of your vehicle's electronic
system.

  Please   obtain   information   from  
the

  Manufacturer   before   fitting   this   type  
of

  equipment.
Side wind
Sensitivity
 
to
 
side
 
wind
 
is
 
increased.
 
Drive

 
smoothly
 
and
 
at
 
a
 
moderate
 
speed.
ABS/DSC
The

 
ABS

 
or
 
DSC
 
systems
 
only
 
control
 
the

 
vehicle,
 
not
 
the
 
trailer
 
or
 
caravan.
Parking sensors
The
 
rear
 
parking
 
sensors
 
system
 
does
 
not

 
function
 
while
 
the
 
vehicle
 
is
 
towing.
Chapter
 
9,
 
"Identification
 
markings"

 
section.
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TOWBAR WITH SWAN NECK T
OWBALL ,
LOCKABLE

AND
QUICKL
Y
DET

ACHABLE
Presentation
This swan neck towbar, delivered assembled,   can   be   removed   and   fitted  
easily

.   No   tools   are   needed.
Instructions for fitting and before
every use
Check
  that   the   swan   neck   is   correctly  
locked

  by   verifying   the   following   points:
-
 
the
  green   mark   on   the   locking  
wheel is visible
-

 
the
  safety   lock   on   the   locking   wheel  
is directed toward the rear

,
-
 
the
  safety   lock   is   closed   and   the  
key

  removed;   the   locking   wheel   can  
no longer be operated,
-

 
the
  swan   neck   must   no   longer  
move

  at   all   in   its   carrier.
When
  hooking   up   the   trailer,   don't  
forget

  to   connect   the   trailer   harness.
Fitting

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During use
Never  unlock   the   device   when  
a

 
trailer   or   load   carrier   is   fitted   to   the  
swan

  neck.
After use
For
 
journeys
 
made
 
without
 
a
 
trailer
 
or

 
load   carrier,   the   swan   neck   must  
be

 
removed   and   the   blanking   plug  
inserted

  in   the   carrier.  
This
  measure  
applies

  particularly   if   the   swan   neck  
could

  hinder   visibility   of   the   number  
plate

  or   lighting.Removal
Maintenance
Correct operation is only possible if the
swan  neck   and   its   carrier   remain   clean.
Before cleaning the vehicle with a high
pressure
  jet   wash,   the   swan   neck   must  
be

  removed   and   the   blanking   plug  
inserted

  in   the   carrier.
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OTHER ACCESSORIES
These accessories and parts, having
been tested and approved for reliability
and safety, are all adapted to your
vehicle. 
A 
wide   range   of   recommended  
accessories and genuine parts is
available.
a further range is also available,
structured

  around   comfort,   leisure   and  
maintenance:
Anti-theft

  alarm,   window   etching,   first  
aid

  kit,   high   visibility   vest,   front   and  
rear

  parking   sensors,   warning   triangle,  
security

  bolts   for   alloy   wheels, ...
Seat
  covers   compatible   with   airbags  
for the front seats, bench seat, rubber
mats,

 
carpet
 
mats,
 
snow
 
chains,
 
blinds,
 
tailgate

  bicycle   carrier,   ...
To
  prevent   the   mat   from   becoming  
caught

  under   the   pedals:
-
 
ensure
  that   the   mat   and   its   fixings  
are positioned correctly

,
-
 
never
  fit   one   mat   on   top   of   another.Audio
  equipment,   hands-free   kit, speakers,
  CD   changer,   satellite navigation

 
system,
 
USB
 
box,
 
V
ideo  
kit, 
...
Regardless
  of   the   audio   and   telematic
 equipment

  offered   on   the   market,   the
 technical constraints associated with


the
  fitting   of   equipment   of   these   product
 groups

  mean   that   the   special   features
 of

  the   equipment   and   its   compatibility
 with the capacities of your vehicle's


standard
  equipment   must   be   taken   into
 account.

  Please   ask   a   CITROËN   dealer
 for

  more   information   before   fitting   such
 equipment.
Maximum weights on bars
-


T
ransverse bars on longitudinal
bars:
  75   Kg   (these   bars   are   not  
compatible

  with   the   Modutop   roof).
Installing radiocommunication
transmitters
You are advised to contact a CITR
o Ë n
dealer before installing accessory
radiocommunication
  transmitters   with  
external

  aerial   on   your   vehicle.
The
  CITROËN dealer   network  
will

  inform   you   of   the   specification  
(frequency

  band,   maximum   output  
power

,   aerial   position,   specific  
conditions of installation) of the
transmitters

  which   can   be   fitted,   in  
accordance with the Motor V

ehicle
Electromagnetic
  Compatibility  
Directive (2004/104/EC).Front

  mud   flaps,   rear   mud   flaps,  15/17 inch
  alloy   wheels,   wheelarch  
trim,

  leather   steering   wheel,   ...
Screenwash, interior and exterior
cleaning
  and   maintenance   products,  
spare

  bulbs,   ...
The
  fitting   of   electrical   equipment  
or accessories which are not
recommended

  by   CITROËN   may  
result in a failure of your vehicle's
electronic

  system.   Please   note   this  
specific

  warning.  
Y
ou   are   advised  
to contact a dealer to be shown the
range

  of   recommended   equipment   or  
accessories.
d

epending on the country in which
the
  vehicle   is   sold,   it   is   compulsory  
to have a high visibility vest, warning
triangle and spare bulbs available in
the

  vehicle.

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Maintenance with TOTAL
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TOTAL & CITROËN
Partners in performance and
protecting the environment
Innovation in the search for
performance
For over 40 year, the T
o
T
a
L Research and
Development
  departments   have   developed
 for

  CITROËN,   lubricants   to   match   the   latest
 technical innovations on CITR

o Ë n vehicles,
both
  for   competition   and   for   everyday   motoring.
For you, this is an assurance that you will
obtain
  of   the   best   performance   for   your   engine.
Optimum protection for your
engine
By having your CITR
o Ë n
vehicle serviced with T
o

T
a
L
lubricants, you are contributing
towards
  improving   the   life   and  
performances

  of   your   engine,  
while also protecting the
environment. prefers
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OPENING THE BONNET
Bonnet stay
Secure the stay in its location,
identified  by   a   sticker   on   the   right-hand  
side of the vehicle, to hold the bonnet
open.
Before closing the bonnet, put the stay
back

  in   its   clip   without   using   excessive  
force.
On the outside
Raise the bonnet slightly by reaching
in  a   flat   hand,   palm   down,   to   make  
access

  to   the   lever   easier.
With this hand, push the safety catch
to
  the   left.   Raise   the   bonnet.
On the inside
Pull the lever below the dashboard
towards  you.  The   bonnet   is   released.
To close
Lower the bonnet and release it at the
end  of   its   travel.   Check   that   the   bonnet  
is

  secure.
avoid opening the bonnet in strong
winds.
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PETROL ENGINE
1. Screenwash   fluid   reservoir.
2.  
Fusebox.
3.

 
Engine
  coolant   header   tank.
Battery
  connections:
+
  Positive   terminal.
-
   Negative   point   (earth).
Take
  care   when   working   under   the   bonnet.
4.  Brake   and   clutch   fluid   reservoir.
5.  
Air
  filter.
6.
 
Engine
  oil   dipstick.7.
 Engine   oil   filler   cap.
8.  
Power
  steering   fluid   reservoir.
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DIESEL ENGINE
4. Brake   and   clutch   fluid   reservoir.
5.  
Air
  filter.
6.
 
Engine
  oil   dipstick. 7.
 Engine   oil   filler   cap.
8.  
Power
  steering   fluid   reservoir.
9.
 
Priming
  pump.
1.
 Screenwash
 
fluid
 
reservoir.
2.
 
Fusebox.
3.

 
Engine

 
coolant
 
header
 
tank.
Battery
  connections:
+
  Positive   terminal.
-
   Negative   point   (earth).
Take
 
care
 
when
 
working
 
under
 
the
 
bonnet.

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LEVELS
Oil change
This must be carried out at the  intervals   specified   in   the  
manufacturer's

  servicing   schedule.  
Ask
 
for

  advice   from   a   CITROËN   dealer.
Remove
  the   dipstick   before   filling.
Check
  the   level   after   filling   (never  
exceed

  the   max   mark).
Refit
  the   oil   filler   cap   before   closing   the  
bonnet.
Changing the brake fluid
The brake fluid must be changed at the intervals stated, according to the
manufacturer's  servicing   schedule.
Use
  fluids   recommended   by   the  
manufacturer

,   which   meet   the   DOT4  
standard.
The

  level   must   be   between   the   MIN  
and

  MAX   marks   on   the   reservoir.
If
  fluid   has   to   be   added   frequently,  
this

  indicates   a   fault   which   must   be  
checked

  by   a   CITROËN   dealer   or  
a

  qualified   workshop   as   soon   as  
possible.
Warning lamps
 If you have to remove / refit the engine style cover, handle it with
care
  to   avoid   damaging   the   fixing  
clips.
Oil level
It is recommended that the oil level be checked  every   3   000   miles   (5   000   km)  
and topped up if necessary between oil
changes.
Check

  the   level   with   the   vehicle   level,  
engine

  cold,   using   the   dipstick.
Dipstick
Viscosity selection
In
  all   cases,   the   oil   selected   must  
meet

  the   requirements   specified   in   the  
manufacturer's

  service   schedule.
These
  regular   maintenance  
operations

  will   keep   your   vehicle  
in

  good   working   order.  
Ask
  for  
advice

  from   a   CITROËN   dealer   or   refer  
to

  the   maintenance   and   warranty   guide  
in

  the   handbook   pack.
Checks   using   the   warning  
lamps

  in   the   instrument   panel  
is described in chapter 3,
"Instruments

  and   controls"  
section.
There

  are   two   marks   on  
the

  dipstick:
A
  =   maximum
If
  you   fill   past   this   mark,  
contact a CITR

o Ë n
dealer
  or   a   qualified  
workshop.
B

  =   minimum
n

ever allow the level to
fall
  below   this   mark.
To
  maintain   the   reliability  
of

  engines   and   emission  
control

  systems,   the   use  
of additives in engine oil
is

  prohibited.
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Cooling system
Only use the fluid recommended by the manufacturer.
Otherwise,
  you   risk   seriously   damaging  
your

  engine.
When
  the   engine   is   warm,   the  
temperature

  of   the   coolant   is   controlled  
by

  the   engine   fan.  
As
  this   fan   can  
operate

  with   the   ignition   key   removed  
and

  because   the   cooling   system   is  
pressurised, wait for at least one hour
after the engine has stopped before
carrying

  out   any   work.
Slacken
  the   cap   by   1/4   of   a   turn   to  
release the pressure to prevent any
risk

  of   scalding.   When   the   pressure  
has

  dropped,   remove   the   cap   and   top  
up

  the   level   with   coolant.
If
  fluid   has   to   be   added   frequently,  
this

  indicates   a   fault   which   must   be  
checked

  by   a   CITROËN   dealer   as  
soon

  as   possible.
Power steering fluid level
The vehicle must be parked on level ground  with   the   engine   cold.   Unscrew  
the cap integrated with the gauge and
check

  the   level   which   must   be   between  
the

  MIN   and   MAX   marks. In
  order   to   regenerate   the   filter,   you  are advised to drive at a speed higher
than
  40   mph   (60   km/h)   for   at   least   five  minutes
  as   soon   as   possible,   when  
traffic

  conditions   permit   (until   the  
message

  disappears   and   the   service  
warning

  lamp   goes   off).
d

uring regeneration of the particle
emission
  filter,   the   noise   of   a   relay  
operating

  may   be   heard   under   the  
dashboard.
If

  the   message   is   still   displayed   and  
if

  the   service   warning   lamp   remains  
on, contact a CITR

o Ë n dealer or a
qualified
  workshop.
Topping up
The
 
level
 
must
 
be
 
between
 
the
 
MIN
 
and

 
MAX
 
marks
 
on
 
the
 
expansion
 
bottle.

 
If
 
more
 
than
 
1
 
litre
 
of
 
fluid
 
is
 
required to top up the level, have the
system

 
checked
 
by
 
a
 
CITROËN
 
dealer
 
or

 
a
 
qualified
 
workshop.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash level
For best quality cleaning and for your
safety, we would advise that you use
products   of   the   CITROËN   range.
For
  optimum   cleaning   and   to   avoid  
freezing,

  this   fluid   must   not   be   topped  
up

  or   replaced   with   plain   water.
Capacity
  of   the   screenwash   reservoir:  
approximately

  3   litres.
If
  your   vehicle   is   fitted   with   headlamp  
washers, the capacity of the reservoir
is

  6   litres.
Diesel additive level
(Diesel with particle
filter)
Topping up
This   additive   must   be   topped   up   by  
a

  CITROËN   dealer   or   a   qualified  
workshop

  without   delay.
Waste products
avoid prolonged contact of used oil
with   the   skin.
Brake
  fluid   is   harmful   to   health   and  
very

  corrosive.
Do
  not   dispose   of   used   oil,   brake   fluid  
or coolant into drains or into the ground
but into the containers dedicated to this
use at a CITR

o Ë n dealer (France) or
an
  authorised   waste   disposal   site.
The
 
minimum
 
level
 
of
 
this
 
additive
 
is indicated by lighting of the service
warning

 
lamp,
 
accompanied
 
by
 
an
 
audible

 
signal
 
and
 
a
 
message
 
in
 
the
 
screen.
When this occurs with the engine
running it is due to the start of
saturation

 
of
 
the
 
particle
 
filter
 
(exceptionally prolonged urban type
driving

 
conditions:
 
low
 
speed,
 
long
 
traffic

 
jams,
 
...).